"Sometimes I think you like me better as a wolf." "Sometimes I do. It probably has something to do with the way you can't talk." He pursed his broad lips thoughtfully. "No, I don't think that's it. I think it's easier for you to be near me when I'm not human, because you don't have to pretend that you're not attracted to me."[...] "No. I'm pretty sure it's because you can't talk."
January 1, 1970
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